Wyoming, where are you?

I miss Wyoming. Partly because I just ventured into the great black hole known as Oklahoma Friday-Sunday for a wedding. The wedding was great...the state sucks.

Here is a photo from Wyoming and a sunset that was just gorgeous!

Teton Dreaming

There is nothing quite as spectacular as the Teton Range. This is not being said simply because I was just there and have great memories. It simply is amazing.

These photos were taken our first sunrise I believe. Forgive me if I'm wrong...there are a lot of photos to go
through!!!!

This barn is known as Moulton Barn, one of the most recognizable scenes in all of Jackson Hole. We arrived about 20 minutes before the sunrise each time we photographed it and were surpised to see at least 30 other photographers standing in essentially the same spot.

In hopes of trying to get something a bit different I stood on top of my Ford Escape for awhile and then moved to one of the sides.

This barn is actually what brought me to Jackson last summer. I had seen a photographer do this shot and it struck
me more than any other landscape photo
had ever done.
That photo is actually
going to be a Christmas gift this year
(shhh...I'm not supposed to know!)

Wyoming On My Mind - Days 1 and 2

My recent expedition into the loveliest place in the West has come to an end and it's been on my mind since I left.

This trip, planned for at least 9 months, was something I had wanted to do for more than a year. I realized that it was time to just do it so I did. Tagging along on the trip was friend Gary. It started Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. We filled the Ford Escape (also known in my family as the Escapalade and Big Wheel) to the gills. I'm talking FULL. If it would have been expandable..we would have been bulging. The only thing accessible was the cooler so as to always have an ice cold Coca-Cola on hand for the 11 hour drive to Dillon, Colorado, where we slept for 3 whole hours before trekking on to Jackson, Wyoming.

Day 1 went off without a hitch. We would soon realize that Day 2 would be a major suckfest.

Day 2 started off with the coolant light coming on shortly after leaving Starbucks in Dillon. Not thinking it was a big deal we took off toward Steamboat Springs with the thought of adding coolant when we got there. Turns out that when we did add coolant it leaked out onto the ground. Always the optimist, Gary figured it was a loose hose and would be no problem to fix. I have no clue when it comes to under-the-hood-stuff that I was satisfied with that answer.

Steamboat Springs mechanics told us that the water pump was finished...HAD TO BE FIXED. Problem was that nobody could get it in for at least 2 weeks. NOT AN OPTION we told them. See, when I have a destination and a planned time of arrival...nobody jeapordizes that! NOBODY!

Luckily the Ford Dealership was able to get us in and fix us up in a little under 4 hours. The bill sucked but we got back on the road. Unfortunately we arrived to camp after 10:30 p.m. and had to set up our tent and build a fire in pitch blackness.

To top it all off, my -40 sleeping bag decided not to protect me from the cold. It was 34 degrees that night and I woke up to suspected Hypothermia. My body shook violently during the night and prevented sleep....rather not cool if I might add.

Luckily Day 3 would lead to much improved awesomeness....stay tuned!

Chris & Kami Patrick

Congratulations to Chris and Kami Patrick! Had the opportunity to photograph their wedding Sept. 20 in Pittsburg. Met them through a mutual friend and am so glad I did! Their wedding was beautiful, as are they and their family. Congrats again and hope you're enjoying your trip to Rome!

Aaaaannnnnnnnddddddd.......We're OFFFF!!!

Headed out the door right now for a 9 day adventure in Wyoming!!!! Bossman Gary and I are traveling that direction for fall photos! Will try and update the blog with photos every few days. And not get eaten by a bear....

Kenny

Tigers v. Dragons

Little Man Myles

One word describes Myles Massey, the little three month old I photographed last night: ADORABLE.

His mom, Katie, is one of my greatest friends. Met her and husband Brian in college. They played a key role in helping me decide how to propose to Megan.